Root Down in the Shadow

Stars Shine Bright Despite The Rain Mariel Lorenz, is a contributor to Root Down In the Shadow with concert reviews and valuable insight with local bands venues!  She also serves as primary concert buddy!  The Montreal based band Stars came to the Trocadero last Wednesday in support of their 2012 LP release The North . “We didn’t know if you would come…” singer   Torquil Campbell said to the crowd. Fans did come and were ready to dance and sing along to this power pop band. Of course many of the songs featured in the 90 minute plus some set are from The North , but this was the first night for Stars’ spring tour and what do you get when you are witnessing a band’s first night on a new leg of a tour – songs that haven’t been performed live either ever or for many years.   Fans were treated to songs found deeper in the catalogue like Krush and Personal . Singers Amy Milan and Torquil Campbell sounded amazing and I really enjoyed the range of songs from more intimate to

This week's Song of the Week was inspired by a browse through the City Paper - Philadelphia 's concert advertisements. I had just gone to the Electric Factory Thursday night, and was less than impressed by the upcoming shows. On the other hand, I had noticed via Facebook that the Decemberists were coming through Philly in June. The Decemberists are on my list of bands to see live, but not much has been working out for live music lately, so I was determined to find an upcoming show that would work out for my schedule. So, far it's quite a bummer,  the Decemberists only have obstructed view seats left. Also, I missed out on tickets for Ted Leo @ Kung Fu Necktie , Death Cab for Cutie @ the Trocader o and Eddie Vedder at Tower Theater.  Even worse I'll be out of town for Buke & Gass @ Johnny Brenda's . The next and best show that caught my eye is Balkan Beat Box playing with Uproot Andy & Joro Boro @ the Trocadero Theatre.  After seeing KT Tuns